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Subtract 24/98 from 42/2

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 24/98

42/2 - 24/98 is 1017/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    42/2 = 42 × 49/2 × 49 = 2058/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    24/98 = 24 × 1/98 × 1 = 24/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2058/98 - 24/98 = 2058 - 24/98 = 2034/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1017/49
  6. In mixed form: 2037/49

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